Christine Johnson Whitaker, 83, of the 800 block of First Colonial Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011. Born in Tennessee, Christine was with the Girl Scouts as Troop Leader of Troop 460. She served as neighborhood chairman for a number of years. She also served as director of Camp Linkhorn and was on the Mayor's Commission for the handicapped. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Richards and husband Rickie and Brenda Mallery and husband Jack; granddaughter, Coretta "Corrie" Mallery; and three brothers, who she loved like sons, Carl Johnson and partner Carl Mathis, Charles Johnson and wife Sharon, and David Johnson and wife Martha. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. William Hovland and caregivers Pauline Slue and her staff for their care, and to the DeVita Center. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Virginia Beach Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.